NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actor’s malware. But how to accomplish this?

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Zerto

JULY 6, 2023

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

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Solutions Review

DECEMBER 12, 2024

MSPs without a thorough understanding of legal obligations may find themselves vulnerable to lawsuits and significant financial losses, emphasizing the need for legal expertise in their operations. The FTC and CFPB will become less activist, and state Attorneys General will become more active.

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Pure Storage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many ransomware groups have ties to broader illicit activities, including terrorism, human trafficking, and weapons smuggling. This “ air-gapped ” approach ensures that ransomware cannot encrypt your backups along with your active files. They dont secure your system or eliminate vulnerabilities that led to the attack.

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Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

As attackers have grown more skilled and sophisticated, they are now leveraging hard-to-detect tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that capitalize on backup system vulnerabilities to either steal data or disrupt recovery operations. Take the CVE-2022-36537 vulnerability that was publicized in early 2023 for example.

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Pure Storage

AUGUST 22, 2022

The attacker sends malware into your system and gains access to your data. . They then plant malware in the system, which usually runs undetected in the background for a period of time until the attacker decides to get the party started. . The malware infects or deletes Active Directory. .

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Zerto

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unlike traditional DR, which typically focuses on recovering from natural disasters or system failures, cyber recovery is specifically designed to address the complexities of cyber incidents like ransomware attacks , data breaches, and malware attacks. What Is the Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Cyber Recovery?

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Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity. That means they are wide open to attack from ransomware and other forms of malware.

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Pure Storage

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In this article I’ll start with the before of an attack and discuss what you should do and have in place to ensure you’re closing the gaps that create vulnerabilities and in-roads for attackers. Unsupported operating systems and unpatched software open the door for malware infections and other attacker exploits.

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Zerto

JULY 14, 2022

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Ransomware — Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid by the attack victim.

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Pure Storage

MAY 8, 2024

AI-powered ransomware is capable of adapting its tactics in real time and modifying malware code to evade detection. LLMs can be used to alter the source code of a piece of malware to avoid triggering rules, such as YARA rules, which identify patterns in malware families to alert a potential attack. Automating attacks.

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everbridge

MARCH 4, 2022

Now, with workers being more remote and this hybrid model, we still have a responsibility to take care of our employees and ensure that they’re aware of potential threats and vulnerabilities, whether they’re in our office or working at a remote location. Q: What specific challenges do these new work trends present?

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Zerto

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every organization, from the board level to the most basic of system users, needs to be actively defending against ransomware. Every device user in your organization is a target for attackers to obtain credentials, infiltrate, and spread malware within your system. Awareness and knowledge can help stop attacks before they even happen.

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Pure Storage

MAY 23, 2022

Storage and cloud are now the most common ransomware targets, with vulnerable software and misconfigurations being the most common entry points. . Limiting the spread of malware. Download the report , to see the findings and read on to learn what you can do to best protect your organization. But is air gapping really the answer ?

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Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Their skills should include vulnerability diagnostics, digital forensics, the ability to analyze memory dumps and malware, and the ability to use analysis tools to perform a correlation analysis of security events. Collecting and analyzing evidence of malicious network activity. Liaising and collaborating with law enforcement.

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NexusTek

JULY 28, 2021

Without an accurate inventory of assets, patches and updates go unmonitored , increasing the vulnerabilities of such endpoints. Instead of just installing software and calling it a day, companies must conduct proactive preventative measures, including frequent infrastructure penetration tests and vulnerability scans. million to $8.94

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Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2025

Cybercriminals now take on a mobile-first attack strategy, targeting mobile devices with sophisticated threats, including mobile malware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploitsputting sensitive data at risk before it can even be backed up. This World Backup Day, take the time to review your backup and disaster recovery strategies.”

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

IoT malware : IoT malware is malicious software that is designed to target IoT devices. IoT malware can be used to take control of devices, steal data or disrupt operations. Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of.

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Zerto

MAY 24, 2022

Growing in both volume and severity, malicious actors are finding increasingly sophisticated methods of targeting the vulnerability of applications. compromises virtual machines (VMs) using publicly available and custom tools to escalate privileges, exfiltrate data, and encrypt it with malware. Avoid Sneaky Infrastructure Meltdowns.

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Zerto

JANUARY 17, 2023

This study uncovered a demand for data that has never been greater, and yet the vulnerability and risks to data integrity are escalating, with ransomware attacks growing in both severity and scale. This vulnerability is particularly alarming for organizations that are refactoring their applications for Kubernetes and containers.

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Online Computers

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Once the hackers learn the websites that their target victims usually visit, they infect these sites with malware that can spread to visitors’ computers. This can reveal the victims’ interests and activities, such as if they’re involved in activism or charity works, or if they actively participate in political message boards.

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Online Computers

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For cybercriminals, the Garden State is fertile ground for their nefarious activities. Malware Malware refers to any malicious software designed to damage or disable a computer system, including viruses , Trojans , and spyware. This is because they often include security patches that resolve known vulnerabilities.

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LAN Infotech

DECEMBER 12, 2021

That’s why you need to be watchful of any suspicious activity. When using a public network, you are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Hackers Monitor your Activities on Social Media. Whether you are an iPhone or Android user, watch out for malware-laced or scam apps that make it to the official app stores.

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OffsiteDataSync

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

According to Nuspire’s 2021 Q2 Quarterly Threat Landscape Report , the second quarter saw a 55.240% increase in ransomware activity with the attacks becoming “more common and more damaging”. The report is sourced from 90 billion traffic logs to outline new cyber criminal activity, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

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Online Computers

JULY 30, 2021

Internet crooks are always seeking ways to exploit any operating system’s vulnerabilities — and that includes Mac’s proprietary operating system, macOS. Myth: Macs do not get malware. Contrary to popular belief, Macs CAN get malware. One only needs to check macOS update notes to see how seriously Apple takes malware threats.

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NexusTek

JUNE 1, 2022

every endpoint) creates a new point of vulnerability for hackers to exploit. anti-malware software). It only takes one point of vulnerability for a data breach to occur, making this a considerable threat. In spite of the benefits, BYOD practices introduce a higher degree of cyber risk for businesses.

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NexusTek

JUNE 1, 2022

every endpoint) creates a new point of vulnerability for hackers to exploit. anti-malware software). It only takes one point of vulnerability for a data breach to occur, making this a considerable threat. In spite of the benefits, BYOD practices introduce a higher degree of cyber risk for businesses.

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Pure Storage

AUGUST 3, 2023

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. What Is Threat Modeling? This can be a serious threat to confidentiality and privacy.

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NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. The malicious code redirects users to a compromised website that hosts the threat actors malware. But how to accomplish this?

Malware 52

Malware Management Risk Management Cybersecurity 52

BCP Builder

JULY 8, 2024

From natural disasters to cyberattacks and active shooter situations, universities must be prepared to handle various emergencies. Preparation Strategies : Risk Assessment : Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and the likelihood of different natural disasters affecting your campus.

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BCP Builder

JULY 8, 2024

From natural disasters to cyberattacks and active shooter situations, universities must be prepared to handle various emergencies. Preparation Strategies : Risk Assessment : Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and the likelihood of different natural disasters affecting your campus.

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Zerto

OCTOBER 4, 2021

What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. On-demand sandboxes for system hardening and malware scanning – With Zerto, you can create an on-demand sandbox replica of your production environment quickly and non-disruptively.

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FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

More than six months since Log4j made the headlines, the threat of zero-day exploits, or previously unknown vulnerabilities, looms large over the heads of business leaders and cybersecurity teams. For one, not everyone has the resources to quickly address vulnerabilities. That doesn’t mean that nothing can be done or that hope is lost.

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NexusTek

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the wake of vulnerabilities like Spectre, Meltdown, Foreshadow, and PortSmash, threat researchers have identified processor vulnerabilities as a major security concern for hardware and software technologies. percent of malware attacks now use non-standard ports. Once identified, transfer activities are halted.

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LAN Infotech

MAY 3, 2022

When you first discover that your system has been breached, your first instinct may be to delete everything to get rid of the malware. Even if the threat actors don’t communicate that they have stolen your data, it’s good practice to check your firewall logs for any suspicious outbound activities.

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Online Computers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From sophisticated malware and phishing attacks to zero-day exploits and data breaches, protecting your valuable information and systems can be a constant challenge. But with AI, it’s now possible to analyze massive amounts of data, including network traffic, user activity logs, and emails, in real time.

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LAN Infotech

APRIL 9, 2021

We won’t sugar coat it — ransomware hit new heights in recent years, affecting a majority of businesses that have encountered any kind of cybercrime threat: 85% of MSPs report ransomware as the most common malware threat to SMBs. In the first half of 2019 alone, 56% of MSPs report attacks against clients. Out Of Date Hardware.

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